US Bridges

Muessing RD over Muessing Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.95 N of Brookville RD · Structure no. 4900362

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,716
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muessing RD over Muessing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Muessing RD over Muessing Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,716 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMuessing RD
CrossesMuessing Creek
Location00.95 N of Brookville RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74977, -85.96144
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,716 (2019)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Muessing RD over Muessing Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Muessing RD over Muessing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Muessing RD over Muessing Creek carry?

About 1,716 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Muessing RD over Muessing Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Muessing RD over Muessing Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.